by HorseMinute.com | May 19, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Wild horses evoke powerful imagery, particularly in the American West, symbolizing freedom and raw strength. In South Africa, however, the concept of wild horses is less romanticized, often associated with feral horses abandoned by owners. Yet, true wild horses do...
by HorseMinute.com | May 18, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Jayne McGivern’s Dash Grange Stud is making its debut at Doncaster’s Spring Store Sale, showcasing a selection of thoroughbreds that reflect her extensive experience in breeding and racing. Despite her anxiety about the sale—fearing both the possibility of no...
by HorseMinute.com | May 17, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Avontuur Estate has announced the end of its thoroughbred breeding operations, marking a significant shift for South Africa’s horse racing community. Established in the late 1980s by Tony Taberer, the estate has been renowned for producing celebrated racehorses,...
by HorseMinute.com | May 16, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The implementation of the 2024 Horse Protection Act (HPA) Amendments has been postponed until February 1, 2026, extending the previous deadline of April 2, 2025. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is currently inviting public comments on this delay...
by HorseMinute.com | May 16, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The Maryland Thoroughbred Partnership (MTP) was established to promote and educate the public about Maryland’s Thoroughbred industry, especially in light of the upcoming 150th Preakness Stakes. Formed by key figures in the industry, the MTP aims to highlight the...
by HorseMinute.com | May 16, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Recently, two horses in Los Angeles County, California, tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The first case involved a 20-year-old Thoroughbred mare that developed equine myeloencephalopathy (EHM) and was subsequently euthanized. The second case was a...
